SJR M Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections: primary; nomination process for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general; modify. Amends sec. 21, art. V of the state constitution

This bill proposes changing how Michigan elects the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. Starting in 2027, the lieutenant governor would be chosen by the same political party as the governor, while the secretary of state and attorney general would be selected through primary elections instead of party conventions. The measure also requires that any vacancies in the offices of secretary of state or attorney general be filled by gubernatorial appointment. These changes would alter the current system where these officials are nominated by party conventions and run on the same ticket as the governor.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 15, 2026 Last action Jul 15, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026
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